Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach
£46
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
| Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Big Peat 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £46.41 | £61.85 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 vs £62.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.41 vs £61.85)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £46.41)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange